Shelswell WI

Shelswell W.I. was formed in 1990, by a small group of local women who decided there was a need for a WI to cater for younger women. We continue to attract a younger age group and those young at heart, who prefer a more relaxed, informal atmosphere. Members come from all the surrounding villages and also from Bicester.

We are a friendly, lively group of women from varied backgrounds who enjoy a monthly get together to hear a speaker and socialise with friends.

The group meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7.30pm in Fringford Village hall (unless stated otherwise)

It’s a great way to meet new people and make new friends. We’d love to see you.

Visitors may come for two meetings and asked to make a donation as well as £1 for refreshments. Visitors are subsequently invited to join and become fully paid up members.

Just come to the next meeting or for further information contact Elaine Whittaker 07917 453224

Annual subscription for 2022 is £44, due in April 2022.

Pro-rota membership fees available for new to WI members, or those returning after a year’s absence

Benefits of Membership

Be part of a national membership organisation
Member Newsletter
Monthly Oxfordshire Inspires county magazine
Bi-monthly WI Life national magazine
Discounted rates on Oxfordshire WI events
Join second WI at discounted rate
Attend Group meetings
Access to members only MyWI website
Make new friends
Gain new knowledge
Take part in new activities
Take part in campaigning
Access to Shelswell Coffee Club
Access to Shelswell Facebook page

For details of our upcoming meetings and outings see below or please visit the Forthcoming Events page.

Shelswell WI Programme 2022

Fringford Village Hall 7.30pm (unless otherwise stated)

Thursday March 3rd at 7.30

AGM and Social, and an update on what’s happening in Oxfordshire federation and the Association of Country Women Worldwide from our WI Advisor

Thursday March 17th at 7.30pm

Extra meeting with Tropic skincare. Demonstration and a chance to try and order skin care products

Thursday April 7th at 7.30pm

Blood on the Keyboard – interactive fun session creating a crime novel with Peter Tickler

Thursday May 5th

A historical walk round Fringford guided by a member exploring the people & places that inspired author Flora Thompson’s trilogy Lark Rise To Candleford

Meet at the village hall 7.00pm PROMPT

Thursday June 9th time to be confirmed

Platinum Jubilee garden party

Thursday July 7th at 7.30pm

Seated Zumba and resistance training with Thea Rogers

Thursday August 4th time to be confirmed

Traditional local walk with drinks to finish. Venue to be confirmed

Thursday September 1st at 7.30pm

Burlesque – history and dance with Lauren from Attitude Dance School

Thursday October 6th at 7.30

Tudor Harvest talk by Martin Stirot-Smith

Thursday November 3rd at 7.30pm